This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MCHUGH Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/ZaB.2ACE/1376 Message Board Post: Daily Oklahoman, The (Oklahoma City, OK) - December 11, 1992 McHUGH James W., age 80, died December 7, 1992, at his home in OKC. Born in Bradford, Pa. and raised in Montevideo, Minnesota, he was a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a degree in geology. He then began a 50 year career in the petroleum industry, much of it with Texaco, in Illinois and Oklahoma. Throughout his career, "J.W." was involved with the Oklahoma City Geological Society, as a member and officer. Most recently he served as the librarian for the society's Geological Library from 1977 until 1986. In 1987, he was distinguished by becoming an Honorary Life Member of the society. He retired from active geologic consulting in 1987. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, the former Elizabeth Arnold, of St. Paul, Mn.; and three sons, James A. "Mick" McHugh of Colorado Springs, Co., Jon W. "Tucker" McHugh of Edmond, and Joseph E. McHugh of Minneapolis, Mn. He is also survived by sisters, Lucy Stevens, Jessie Lende, Dorothy Crowley, Pauline Kirkpatrick, and brother, Edw! ard McHugh. Prec eding him in death was a brother, Joseph, and granddaughter, Heather. His gentle manner, unfailing patience and devotion to his family was especilly appreciated by his grandchildren, Jay, Chris, Kelly, Shannon, Courtney, Carrie, Matthew, Brenna, and Erin . Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, at Christ the King Church. The family requests memorials, in lieu of flowers, to Christ the King Parish "Stepping into the Future" Fund. Arrangements by Smith & Kernke Funeral Directors